Easter Sunday 2009
In an eerie resemblance to Easter, American Idol contestant Adam Lambert ascended into my life in the form of this affirmation-seeking question, “Don’t you think Adam Lambert is gay?”
My answer to that question would ignite a war of biblical proportions so heated & intense, even Judas would find his resurrection! But, before I begin, allow me to confess two things.
Forgive me American Idol for I have sinned
Confession #1: While I do consider myself a fan of American Idol, It has been, hmm… at least 3 seasons since I last, (faithfully) watched the show
Forgive me Adam Lambert & Gossipmongers of America for apparently I have sinned against you as well
Confession #2: Until that Easter Sunday morning (thank you NY Times… I think!) I’d never heard of Adam Lambert nor the earth-shattering brew ha ha aroused by his ascension.
The Immaculate Conception ~
A casual gathering of good friends, good conversation & good eats an Easter feast to rival the last supper.
In The Beginning ~
A beautiful Easter Sunday on South Beach. The gathering began much the same as any other, warm greetings, flowing red wine (a heavenly Australian Shiraz) & lively adult conversation. While our host lovingly labored over the sacrificial lamb, a casual but spirited exchange of personal antidotes on such adult topics as real estate, fashion & the state of our world served as entertainment. As we sat to enjoy our feast giving thanks for our many blessings, our grown up conversation took a decidedly unholy turn!
And so it began ~
The question that would label me a blasphemer, a Judas & turn our peaceful Easter celebration into Hell’s kitchen.... Don’t you think Adam Lambert is gay?
Note: to protect the identities of those in attendance, “my friends”, will, henceforth be referred to as the “Apostles of South Beach”
My response, which by the way I had no idea would illicit the level of outrage & disbelief it did, was quite simple… Do I think Adam Lambert is gay? “I don’t know, I don’t know him, he has never stated that he is & I don’t care to speculate about it, because truthfully It’s none of my business & more importantly I don’t care”
As the Heavens thundered & lightning bolts took aim from every direction, the Apostles of SoBe, I phones in hand presented their judgment, week’s worth of internet searches on all things Adam, everything from BAI performances (before American Idol) to an endless stream of pictures of Adam “looking gay” “acting gay”, etc. Regardless of their findings, I stood firm, neither affirming nor denying the holy judgment.
Heresy & the resurrection of Judas ~
My condemnation was swift! And while my sentence did not involve being forced to carry a cross on my back & walk Lincoln Road to jeers & curses of other judgment followers, the sentence was painful none-the-less. For in this increasingly bizarre alternate universe, in which I found myself, the Apostles of SoBe judged me to be the unholy resurrection of Judas in this psycho re-enactment of the last supper! Well, at least my last supper invitation.
American Idol contestant
Adam Lambert gay by popular judgment!
So say eth the Apostles of South Beach, so say eth America
Which begets the question ~
Why is everyone so concerned with the question anyway, especially given the fact that those asking it, including the Apostles of SoBe agree the answer would not matter nor would it change the way they see him (how generous, shall I call off the stoning!)
A better question… And Judas went on, and on, and on ~
Of Adam Lambert, I say… In this moment, HIS moment, why is it that we do not honor the magnificence of his light, his rise & his gift, why is that we do not marvel that against all odds this young man, this one person in a world of billions overcame fear, circumstance & any other obstacle to reach for his dream? Why is it that we don’t feel a sense of pride for a fellow human being fulfilling his divine purpose, why is it that we are not inspired by his willingness to share his gift?
The Apostles of South Beach, like their followers, deny any ill intent or harm…calling it “the price of fame”
What say thee now, Judas?
The price of fame? The price of fame is being famous, the price of fame is not being able to walk down the street without being recognized, the price of fame is constant interruptions by strangers seeking autographs or photos. The price of fame is not speculating on sexual identity, it is not dissecting ones past as fodder for personal amusement. That price of fame is a price we assigned, we are responsible for…& let’s be honest we use it to stroke our own egos in a fruitless attempt to mask our own missed opportunities.
The second coming of Judas… tell us more oh unholy Judas
To all the Israelites…I mean gossipmongers who feel the need to judge Adam’s personal life rather than his talent, I say, brethren, sisteren, have thee not seen him perform, have thee not heard him sing… if you prick his finger does he not bleedeth? For his is not talent it is a gift & Holy #*!? - Part the Seas... the reason why he is a contestant on American Idol & as far as I am concerned, the only thing open to judgment.
Philosophical Judas
In ourselves, we confirm the existence of the devil… for each time we tear down another… the devil rears its ugly head & guess what, the devil is us.
The Devil Inside
Excerpts from actual Adam Lambert headlines
- More Proof that Adam Lambert is gay
- Is American Idol’s Adam Lambert Gay? Is there any question?
- Is Adam Lambert Gay? We could argue that in a modern age, Lambert’s sexuality really does not matter, but there is a simpler answer. Adam Lambert is gay.
- Clip of Adam Lambert gyrating with men while dressed like a tranny.
- Adam Lambert dry humps a male dancer
- UPDATE: more proof that Adam Lambert is gay, including pics of him making out.
- If he isn’t gay, then he’s doing a damn fine impersonation of being an extremely camp gay person
Parting words Judas
Wow, really... Is this who we are?
